Facilities Service Employee (Utah County)

Utah Transit Authority; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining its properties and ensuring safety. This role involves grounds maintenance, operating various equipment, and performing janitorial tasks across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facilities maintenance or landscaping, alongside a commitment to safety and reliability. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity not only offers a chance to contribute to the community but also supports your personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit passes

Qualifications

• Six months experience in facilities maintenance or landscaping.
• Valid Utah driver’s license and DOT Medical card required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and operate maintenance equipment.
• Conduct snow and ice removal and basic sprinkler maintenance.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance

Landscaping

Driving Skills

Safety Compliance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for grounds maintenance and other duties which could include, but not limited to: operating maintenance equipment, miscellaneous maintenance tasks as assigned, janitorial tasks as required at all UTA properties; snow and ice removal at UTA properties; basic sprinkler maintenance; and various other service labor related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Six months verifiable employment experience in facilities maintenance or landscaping, or six months training in facilities maintenance or landscaping
• Six months in a position of trust, with demonstrated reliability, including a good driving record.
• Be able to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card
• Have a valid Utah driver’s license
• Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
• Be able to pass and understand certain required safety courses applicable to Facilities Maintenance as they apply to Service Employees.
• Be able to maintain other equipment certifications as required.
• Be able to drive and operate a UTA assigned vehicle and tow a trailer full of snow removal and landscaping equipment.
• Be able to operate and perform light maintenance on all snow removal, deicing and landscaping equipment.
• Must be able to work some overtime and holidays as needed.
• Be proficient at a basic level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (preferred)
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

• -OR- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
  
  

UTA’s benefits package for full-time maintenance employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 13 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Shift: 4:00am to 12:30pm with Sunday and Monday off*
*Shift and days off subject to change


Pay Rate: $21.88 - $26.88 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential if applicable. This is a five year wage progression.

To be considered, apply before: May 19th, 2025 by 5:59 pm

* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required. .

*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 , 655 , and 219 . All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

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